Season 5

1. S05E01

   The First Edition

   1976-09-23

   The First Edition — Season 5, Episode 1 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-09-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

2. S05E02

   The Vigil

   1976-09-30

   As Erin begins a new job as a telephone operator with Fanny Tatum, a misdiagnosis by nursing student Mary Ellen results in Grandma ending up in the hospital, needing a lifesaving operation.

3. S05E03

   The Comeback

   1976-10-07

   After losing his scholarship, Jason gets a job at the Dew Drop Inn, playing music at night to pay his tuition. He then gets an idea to visit the parents of his late friend Seth, in order to talk Red into getting back on stage for a benefit show. Meanwhile, after spending some time with the Walton family, Yancy Tucker works up the nerve to propose to his girlfriend, a barmaid at the Dew Drop.

4. S05E04

   The Baptism

   1976-10-14

   The Baptism — Season 5, Episode 4 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-10-14. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

5. S05E05

   The Fire Storm

   1976-10-21

   The Fire Storm — Season 5, Episode 5 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-10-21. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

6. S05E06

   The Nightwalker

   1976-10-28

   The Nightwalker — Season 5, Episode 6 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-10-28. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

7. S05E07

   The Wedding (1)

   1976-11-04

   When Mary Ellen announces her engagement to Dr. David Spencer, the family is surprised. On the day of their engagement party, they get an unexpected visitor: Dr. Curtis Willard, looking to take over the practice of Dr. Vance. Mary Ellen is soon hired by the new doctor to help him get acquainted with his new patients, and as a result begins to have doubts about her relationship with David. Elsewhere, Jim Bob begins a relationship with Mrs. Brimmer's niece, Patsy.

8. S05E08

   The Wedding (2)

   1976-11-04

   While the wedding preparations continue, Mary Ellen finally shares her hesitation to be married with David and as a result, calls things off. As the residents of Waltons Mountain fear that Dr. Willard ran off with the money raised from the hard luck dance, John Boy starts to investigate Curtis' past employment with a mining company and is able to track him down. Upon their arrival back on the Mountain, Mary Ellen and Curtis have a confrontation and ultimately get married by Rev. Fordwick.

9. S05E09

   The Cloudburst

   1976-11-11

   The Cloudburst — Season 5, Episode 9 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-11-11. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

10. S05E10

    The Great Motorcycle Race

    1976-11-18

    The Great Motorcycle Race — Season 5, Episode 10 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-11-18. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

11. S05E11

    The Pony Cart

    1976-12-02

    The Pony Cart — Season 5, Episode 11 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-12-02. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

12. S05E12

    The Best Christmas

    1976-12-09

    The Best Christmas — Season 5, Episode 12 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-12-09. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

13. S05E13

    The Last Mustang

    1976-12-16

    The Last Mustang — Season 5, Episode 13 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-12-16. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

14. S05E14

    The Rebellion

    1976-12-23

    The Rebellion — Season 5, Episode 14 of The Waltons. Aired 1976-12-23. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

15. S05E15

    The Ferris Wheel

    1977-01-06

    The Ferris Wheel — Season 5, Episode 15 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-01-06. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

16. S05E16

    The Elopement

    1977-01-13

    The Elopement — Season 5, Episode 16 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-01-13. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

17. S05E17

    John's Crossroad

    1977-01-20

    John's Crossroad — Season 5, Episode 17 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-01-20. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

18. S05E18

    The Career Girl

    1977-01-27

    The Career Girl — Season 5, Episode 18 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-01-27. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

19. S05E19

    The Hero

    1977-02-03

    The Hero — Season 5, Episode 19 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-02-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

20. S05E20

    The Inferno

    1977-02-10

    The Inferno — Season 5, Episode 20 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-02-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

21. S05E21

    The Heartbreaker

    1977-02-17

    The Heartbreaker — Season 5, Episode 21 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-02-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

22. S05E22

    The Long Night

    1977-02-24

    The Long Night — Season 5, Episode 22 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-02-24. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

23. S05E23

    The Hiding Place

    1977-03-03

    The Hiding Place — Season 5, Episode 23 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-03-03. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

24. S05E24

    The Go-Getter

    1977-03-10

    The Go-Getter — Season 5, Episode 24 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-03-10. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

25. S05E25

    The Achievement

    1977-03-17

    The Achievement — Season 5, Episode 25 of The Waltons. Aired 1977-03-17. Full plot synopsis not yet on file; see the show package for context.

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